ZIP 37916 (Knoxville, TN) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 37916: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Knox County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3.3 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Knox County compares with Tennessee
Knox County against Tennessee and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Knox County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Knox County | Tennessee | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 56.6 | 60.1 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 28% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 21.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 14.9% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.5% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.9% | 24.8% | same |
Knox County sits below Tennessee on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for ZIP 37916: I-40 deadliest road: 18 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37916 since 2015.
Overview
Knox County has recorded 3,331 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,450 people injured and 87 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.5% in Tennessee.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Tennessee: 2.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 37916 with 18 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-129 (6), I-75 (5) and SR-169 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 62 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.9% across Tennessee.
Their busiest month is December, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.3 deaths compared with 2.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 37916 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Knox County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Knox County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Knox County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 18 |
| US-129 | 6 |
| I-75 | 5 |
| SR-169 | 4 |
| SR-168 | 3 |
| I-275 | 2 |
| US-25W | 2 |
| CR-ASBURY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pk | 1 |
| CR-MILLERTOWN Pkwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Knox County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1,136 |
| I-75 | 183 |
| I-640 | 114 |
| I-40 West | 94 |
| I-40 East | 73 |
| Lovell Rd | 48 |
| Asheville Hwy | 46 |
| Interstate 40 East | 40 |
ZIP 37916 at a glance
| Population | 15,583 |
| Density | 4,270 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $14,925 |
| Median home value | $269,768 |
| Home ownership | 2% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Knox County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34 | — | 6.5 |
| 2000s | 162 | +381% | 5.6 |
| 2010s | 220 | +36% | 4.9 |
| 2020s | 311 | +42% | 8.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 311 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 8.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 37916
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 37916?
Knox County has had 3,331 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,450 people and killing 87.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 37916?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 18 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 37916 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 37916?
The worst month is October: 9.9% of truck crashes in Knox County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 37916?
Since 2015, Knox County has reported 62 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 37916 compare with Tennessee?
The yearly rate is 56.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Knox County, vs 60.1 for Tennessee.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 37916?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.